work and money

Picture this: You've just finished a bowl of spaghetti at a cozy Italian restaurant with your handsome crush. Even though it's your first date, the conversation is sparkling and you're looking forward to a kiss at the end of the night. As you take your last sip of wine, the waiter brings the bill. Now what? read more

Finance guys used to be the rich, cocky men that lots of girls wanted to date. But nowadays, banks and hedge funds are having serious troubles, and these guys are stressed out, needy, scared...and making MUCH less money. So, two best friends started a blog that supported the wives and girlfriends of bankers. Check this out... read more

Last night, my friend called me in tears and told me she just got laid-off. Her industry is in such dire straits that she's not sure if she can get another similar position. Now, I'm wondering, my dears, how are you feeling these days about your job security? read more

Last night, I went to a party for the new book The Secret Currency of Love: The Unabashed Truth about Women, Money and Relationships. (More on the book later!) And it got me thinking about money in relationships. So I'm curious: Who makes more money: you or your man? Take the poll after the jump... read more

We'd love you to take Glamour's temper poll to tell us how mad you can get! Go here to take it....And tell me, what makes you mad? Steam comes out of my ears when my computer acts up and I can't figure out how to fix it. Also, sexual harassment and the sound of people eating bananas. What about you? read more

When I was in high school, I worked at an awesome pizza restaurant. (Seriously, they made the best pizza in the world.) I loved my job, but the only catch was the sleazy owner. He wasn't usually there, but when he came in, he would hit on all the girls, and afterwards we'd swap stories of his sketchy comments. Well, one day.... read more

A few brave readers have shared their true dating confessions, from "My ex made me pay more for toilet paper," to "I say 'I love you' way too much," to "I'm embarrassed by my boyfriend." Today, a reader from Japan describes what it's like to be a stay-at-home wife. (No, not mom. Wife.) Hear her fascinating thoughts after the jump.... read more

Here's your brain-busting question for the day: Would you rather have supermodel Gisele Bundchen's body or a million bucks? We've talked about both body image and money worries here on Smitten, so I'm curious! P.S. The real question is.... read more

At our party on Saturday, my 29-year-old friend C. told my little brother some great advice: "They always say that your twenties will be the time of your life. But, honestly, they're not. You're starting your career, searching for your soul mate and trying to find yourself. On top of that, you're broke. We all go to parties and pretend we're having the best time. But, really, your twenties kind of suck. Just make it through." Finally, someone said it! Let's take Lindsay Lohan, for example.... read more

We have a new Glamour poll about stress, and we would LOVE to get your answers. Tell us: What's stressing you out right now? Does stress affect your relationship? Do you think a stress-free life is possible? Take our quick stress poll (just nine questions) and tell us about your sweaty-brow moments. Thank you! read more

These days, we talk about everything with our partners: Sex, parental squabbles, work concerns, what-should-I-wear-tonight, will-you-tell-me-a-story? But. The one thing we don't seem to talk about is how much money we make... read more

I'm incredibly non-confrontational, so this Onion story made me laugh out loud. When I'm really mad, I'll fake a salty conversation in my head but can rarely bring myself to say anything out loud. From the story... read more